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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 3/11/2011, 11:51 am Post subject: 2011 hiking in the doldrums ..... |
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Just seems like I cannot get out on the trail enough .... How about you ?
Hopefully the hikes this weekend and next in the Superstitions will make me fell better!
Off to Canyon Lake to First water this week & hope to tackle Aylor's arch next week ....
Where are you hiking, what are you doing ?
I want to see some backpacks thrown up here ... _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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MaxPower
Joined: 16 Nov 2010 Posts: 28 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 3/11/2011, 11:58 am Post subject: |
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I too have been slacking off since about the 2nd week of January. After last weekend's hike up the Battleship in GC with Hank, I'm headed back to the canyon this weekend for another long day hike. Itinerary is still up in the air, but it might be down Hermit trail as far as Cathedral Stairs and back. _________________ "Never take no cut-offs, and hurry along as fast as you can" -- Virginia Reed, surviving member of the Donner party |
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paintninaz
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 3515
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Posted: 3/11/2011, 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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I'm right there with ya Ambika! It's been way too long since I've hiked and I need to get outside in the worst way!!!
I'm looking forward to Saturday, it'll be good for the soul! _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 3/11/2011, 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm headed up early Saturday Morning for a 5 day (I hope) trip to Isis Temple. I probably won't get to the top, as I'm no climber, but it'll be fun to see how close I can get. If nothing else, I'll get to play in the Canyon again! _________________ The world is older and bigger than we are. This is a hard truth for some folks to swallow. —EDWARD ABBEY |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 3/11/2011, 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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desertgirl wrote: |
How do you get to Isis Temple ? |
Down to Phantom Ranch, up to Utah Flats, northwest to Phantom Creek, follow Phantom Creek to a Redwall break between Isis and Shiva Temples, up through the Redwall to the saddle between Isis and Shiva, then back south to Isis Temple. At least that's the theory...
Proposed itinerary: Day 1 - Utah Flats, Day 2 - Isis - Shiva saddle, Day3 - summit attempt, Day 4 - Utah Flats, Day 5 - out. Phwew! _________________ The world is older and bigger than we are. This is a hard truth for some folks to swallow. —EDWARD ABBEY |
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Trishness The Snake Charmer
Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 2530 Location: Apache Jct, AZ
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Posted: 3/12/2011, 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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I've been grounded since mid-January due to ankle injury. Another month of PT and then back on the trails for me! But then it will be too hot for valley hikes _________________ ~~~Trish~~~
"Eastward the dawn rose, ridge behind ridge into the morning, and vanished out of eyesight into guess; it was no more than a glimmer blending with the hem of the sky, but it spoke to them, out of the memory and old tales, of the high and distant mountains." � J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of The Rings. |
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Nighthiker
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714
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Posted: 3/12/2011, 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Been attempting to get a camp site at Lost Dutchman for my popup, and stayed in a cabin at Deadhorse State Park last month. Missed two bicycle camping trips, was not able to get time off from work. Been hiking in the Goldfields. |
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Deborah
Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 297 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 3/14/2011, 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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My life sucks during the week. My life is great during the weekends.
I recommend you join a couple of meetup groups. Tucson Backpackers is an up and coming group here in Tucson.
Arizona Backpacking Club is very active in PHX.
We just did an over night on Coffee Flat this past weekend with TUB.
Although a bit warm during the day, the temps were super fantastic at night to sit around a little cowboy campfire.
I love the Sups! _________________ Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. - Rachel Carson |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 3/14/2011, 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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Got out this past weekend -- Canyon Lake to 1st Water on a wonderful day -- met a pissy rattler & some cardinals that were rather amusing. And oh -- there was this 2 "tibber" tall Cholla tree .... possib;y the largets Cholla Tree I have seen!
Ah - my issues are not lack of company or loactions -- its usually lack of time due to more pressing matters like the rest of my life, competing interests and a small bit of work. _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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GeorgAz
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 815 Location: Scottsdale
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Posted: 3/15/2011, 7:50 am Post subject: ho hum |
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Only place I go lately is all over Papago and climbing some of the Buttes. Not extreme but on ly 2 mi from home. Just do it harder and longer! Thankful it's so close because you do feel like you're out there and has great views! |
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oliverr99
Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale
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Posted: 3/15/2011, 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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I was a on a great roll, until the flu hit me! Now I am getting back on track, hiking after school. Just have not done much backpacking, as I like too. But that is what the summer is all about! _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 3/16/2011, 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Yes - we should set up some backpacking for summer
I'd love to do some AZT trail sections for this year ....
Chiricahuas ...
Mogollon Rim ....This area seems to elude me for both hikes & backpacks. _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
Life is but a dream ...there is no end to what you can dream! |
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tibber
Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 247 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: 3/16/2011, 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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I think Trish owes us a Cabin Loop _________________ Angela from N Phoenix |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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